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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.87, 426.89 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.87, 426.89 and 224.12 is: 335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.87 : 426.89 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.87/426.89 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.87x = 426.89 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.87x = 95,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,676.21/284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.86

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